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Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-05-21
STRAIGHT AND CROOKED LEGS.
What Makes Men BaDdy-Legged and
ocked-Kneed-The Cure.

Comparatively few men have really
straight legs. In walk from Fourteenth
street to the Battery, reporter made
rough estimate, and found that not more
than one in three of the men who passed
him were straightforward. Most of them
were bow or bandy-legged, some of them
were knock-kneed, and in few instances
both legs bent the same way. 1t was no
ticed that, as rule, the stout, heavy men
had parenthesis legs, while those of lighter
build in many cases carried their bodies on
a figure resembling an X.
This rule, however, does not ALWAYS
hold. Many men of no inconsiderable
avordupois strike their knees together
when they walk. 1t is not uncommon to
see a long, lanky man whose legs are so
built that he is physically incapacitated
from stopping the traditional pig in an
alley-way. Frequently bow-leggedness is
associated with strength. 1t is usually
seen in short, sturdy men. Those who
are knock-kneed have no such recompense
unless the excuse for renewing trousers
which are constantly being worn out at the
knees by chaing one against the other, be
considered as such.
A well-known surgeon who has had long
experience in a city hospital, was asked to
explain the prevalency of crooked legs.
He said: at is fact that very few per
sons have straight legs. Ny attention is
often called to it. 1t is hard to say lust
why it is. Many say that it is because
children are made to walk when they are
too young. Mothers like to have their
little ones on their feet at as early an age
as possible and so sometimes force them
to stand before their legs are able to bear
the weight of their bodies. Nurses, too.
when they take children out for an airing
often make them walk without their
parents knowledge. Undoubtedly this is
sometimes the cause of the deformity.
Probably many a man owes his curved
legs to careless nurse. who got tired of
carrying him when he was baby and put
him down when away from his mother.
Others say, with good reason, also, that it
is due to baby carriages. The child is
wheeled about until it is quite old. It's
body is thus developed while its legs are
doing nothing, and when finally it is made
to use them they, being still soft, bend
under the weight OF the body. / believe
that this treatment of children is respon-
sible for more bow-leggedness, or enen,os-
cOiiosis, as we call it, than anything else
Every one knows that the bones of the
human body are made up of cartilaginous
or sinewy fiber and mineral matter. and
that when young the former predominates
little rigidity and are very easily bent
Unfortunately they have little elasticity,
either, and easily take a set. The proper
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ton of cartilage and mineral matter va.
ries In different children, so that it is i'm
possible TO give any fixed age at which
they should be made to walk Many can
walk well when IL months old, while
others cannot do so until they are years
old
g In some children there is an unusual
proportion of sinew in the bone. and in
these cases the legs are almost certain to
become crooked. In these instances braces
can be used with advantage until the bones
harden. This simple remedy is seldom
used, however, sometimes from the apathy
of the parents, but chiefly because the ten
dency is not noticed until it is too late
The legs bend one way or the other very
gradually, and when the curve is perceptl-
bic it is usually past the cure of braces.
This condition of the bones is often due to
insufficient food and general neglect. I'm
less the blood is kept rich and healthy the
bones are apt to be retarded in develop
ment, and so, remaining soft, are readily
twisted.
Sometimes bow-legged children be-
come straight when they grow older. Ny
mother told me that when | was child
my legs formed an almost perfect ell lipse
Now, venture to assert, they are straighter
than most mems. In my own experience
| have seen this occur, but it is impossible
to foretell if the curve in childs legs
will straighten out in after years or not"
q Is there any means of strengthening
legs when once they are set crooked ?"
asked the reporter
Yes, and by a very simple process. The
curvature III bow-legged persons is usually
just below the knee. To. remove it, we
take piece out of the outside of the
bone-that is, the convex side-and then
break the bone on the other side. This
enables us to make the leg properly
straight by using stiff splints, and it isn't
long before the legs are all right again and
as straight as can be desired. In knock
kneed persons the curvature is above the
knee, and the same process can be used. 1t
Is not so often done, however, as few peo-
pie care to have the thigh bone broken
merely to increase their personal beauty"
:" Then you often cure bow-legged men
in this way ?"
"Oh, yes. Of course when the curve is
so marked that it actually interferes with
the walking some such operation is neces-
sary, but we frequently are called upon to
do it simply to improve a mans appear
ance. Some time ago young man wrote
to me from the West, begging me to sug-
gest some means of making his legs
straight. He could walk well enough, but
he wasn't satisfied with his appearance. l
told him what he would have to undergo.
and, although he hesitated at first, he
finally consented and went through it
manfully. He Is very proud of his straight
legs now, although he never tells how he
got them. Braces can sometimes be used
to straighten the legs of young boys, but
when the bone has become really hardened
they are not Of much use.=N. !. Sun.
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a young pooroR.s STORY.

Mrs. Rogers lay in her BED,
Bandeged and blistered from foot to head,
Bandaged and blistered from head to toe,
Mrs. Rogers was very low.
Bottle and saucer, spoon end cup,
On the table stood bravely up:
Physic of high and low degree
Caiomel. catnip, boneset tea
everything body could bear,
excepting light and water and air.
opened the blinds; the day was bright
And God gave Mrs. Rogers some light
/ opened the window; the day was fair
And God gave Mrs. Rogers some air.
Bottles and blisters, powders and pills,
Catnip. boneset, syrup and squills.
Drugs and medicines, high and low,
threw them as far as could throw.
: What are you doing?' my patient cries
. Frightening Desth,'' ] coolly replied:
. You are crazy a visitor said,
flung bottle at her head.
Deacon Rogers he came To NE:
u Wife l. comm round" said he.
" l really think she will worry through:
she seolds me just as she used to do.
Al the people have poohed and slurred-
twas better TO perish, some of EN- say,
Then to be cured in such an irregular way"
. Your wife said l, q" had Gods good care,
And bis remecies-light and water and air.
And the doctors, beyond doubt,
Couldn't have cured mrs. Rogers without"
The deacon smiled and bowed his head:
: Then your bill is nothing" he said,
. Gods be the glory, as you say,
God bless you, doctor; good day good day
II ever doctor that woman again
III give her medicine made by men.
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OuR YOUNG FOLKS.


II were a man, do you s'pose I'd beat
My faithful horse up and down the street,
No I'd feed him so all I'd have 10 say.
He would go so fast, Hey, pony, heyr'
If l were a man, should they scent me far
By the pulling smoke of dirty cigar
No I'd choose some other pleasure than this,
And keep my lips clean for children 10 kiss.
If l were a man, do you s'pose I'd dare
In the face of my Maker to curse and swear?
No : / never would give to good people pain
By habit that brings neither pleasure nor gain.
If were a man. do you s'pos I'd think
For moment of tasting the drunkard' S drink
No il only brings a man trouble and woe,
And I'll be u temperance man wherever go.
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TIE oyJTGROWyTTI OF a VAST EXPERIENCE;

The treatment of many thousands of cases
of those chronic weaknesses and distressing
ailments peculiar to females, at the lnyalidS'
Hotel and Surgical Institute Buffalo, N. Y,
has afforded vast experience in nicely
adapting and thoroughly testing remedies
for the cure of woman's peculiar maladies.
DIR. Fierce's Eav0rite PrescT5 ptiOai
is the outgrowth, or result, of this great
and valuable experience. Thousands of
testimonials, received from patients and
from physicians who have tested it in the
more aggravated and obstinate cases which
had batfied their skill, prove it to be the
most wonderful remedy ever devised for
the relief and cure Of suffering women. II
Is not recommended as Il cure-all,' but
as a most perfect Specific for wonlan's
peculiar ailments.
as a powerful, inyigOrafirg tonic,
1t inlpartS strength TO tho whole system,
and to the uterus, or womb and its ap-
pendages, in particular. For overworkcd,
WORKOUT" rundown" debilitated teach
ers, milliners. dressma!Iers, seamstresSes,
" shop-girls, housekeeperS, nursing moth
ers, and feeble women generally, DIR.
Piercc's Favorite Prescription is the great
est earthly boon, being unequalled as an
appetizing cordial and restorative tonic. 1t
promotes digestion and assimilation of food,
Address, WORLDS DESpl
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-05-21
WHAT THE GEESE DID.

Many years ago-more than 2.000-the
Roman people found themselves attach ed
by the Gauls who came from Gaul. That
is what the country was called in those
days; it is now called France These
Gauls whipped the Romans and drove
them into Rome and into the capitol, on
the Capitoline. Here the Romans made a
stand.
One night the Gauls attempted in the
darkness to scale the rocky walls of the
hill. But before they could get up lot of
geese, who were sacred to one of the Ro-
man gods, and so were taken good care of
by the Romans, heard the Gauls coming
The birds were alarmed and began 60
cackle with all their might. This aroused
the garrison in time to prevent the Gauls
from gaining foothold. They were
driven back; and so the Roman capitol
was saved by the cackling of the geese.
Treasure Trore.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-05-21

THERE is no danger to human life more
to be dreaded than that which arises from
vitiated blood. Dyspepsia, rheumatism,
headache and general debility all result
from it, and are cured by the use of Ayers
Sarsaparilla. Take it this month. Six bot
ties So
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-05-21

IN pregnancy, " Favorite Prescription ~
is "mothers cordial" relieving nausea,
Weakness of stomach and other distressing
symptoms common to that condition. If
its use is kept up in the latter months of
CESSATION, it so prepares the system for de-
livery as to greatly lessen, and many times
almost entirely do away with the sufferings
Of that trying ordeal.
SsEayOTite Prescr;ptiori.s' when taken
in connection with the use of DR.. Pierce's
Golden Medical Discovery, and small laxa-
tive doses Of Or. Piercc's Purgative Pellets
little Liver Pills, cures Liver, Kidney and
Bladder diseases. Their combined use also
removes blood taints, and aboiishes can
ccrous and ecrotuIous humors from the
system.
sFaVorite Prescription % is the only
medicine for women sold, by druggists,
under positive guarantee, from the
manufacturers, TINT il viii give satisfac-
ton in every case, or money win be re-
funded. This guarantee has beer printed
on the Dottle-wrappcr, and faithfully car
ried out for many gears. Eurfse bottles
G00 doses) $1.G0, or six bottles for
5000.
81 Send ten cents in stamps for Dr.
Pierce's large. illustrated Treatise Q69
pa3eS GA Diseases Of Women.
}, G63 Main Street, BUFFALO, NY,
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cures nausea, weakness of stomach, iIIdi-
gestion, biCating and eriIctGtlon5 OF gas
AS e soothing and strengthening
Deryine," Favorite Prescription is uu-
equalled and is invaluable in allaying and
suhduing nervous eXcitability, irritability,
exhaustion, prostration, hysteria, spasIns
and other distressing, nervous symptoms
commonly attendant upon functional and
organic disease OF the womb. 1t induces
refreshing sleep and relieves mental anE-
iety and dependency.
Hsr. Pierce's EaEorite Prescription
is a legitimate medicine, carefully
compounded by an experienced and skillfuf
physician, and adapted to woman's delicate
organization. 1t is purely vegetable in lis
composition and perfectly harmless in Its
effects in any condition of the system.
"EavOrite prescription Is a posi-
tive cure for the most complicated and
obstinate cases of leucorrhca, or whites,
excessive flowing at monthly periods, pain
ful menstruatiOn. unnatural SuppresSionS,
prolapsus or falling of the womb, weak
back, female weakness" anteyersiou, re-
troveTGion, bearing-down sensations, chroa-
ic congestion, Inflammation and liberation
of the womb, inflammation, pain and ten
derncss in ovaries, accompanied With " in
tcrnal heat"
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FITs!-All Fits stopped free by DR..
klines Great Nerve Restorer. No Fits
after first days use. Marvellous cures.
Treatise and 81 trial bottle free to Fit
cases. Send TO DR.. Kline, 931 Arch street,
Philadelphia, Pa.
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THE huge, drastic, gripping, sickening
pills are fast being superseded by Dr.
Pierce's "Purgatiye Pellets" Sold by
druggists.
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TIE continuation of cough for any
length of time causes irritation of the
Lungs or some chronic Throat Disease.
" Browns Bronchial Troches" are an eff
fectual Cough Remedy. Price, % cents.
Sold only in boxes.
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The most efficacious stimulants to excite
the appetite are Angostura Bitters, prepared
by ]. G. B. Siegert d Sons. Beware of
counterfeits. Ask your grocer or druggist
for the genuine article
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Economy is of itself great revenue
Cicero.
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tIealSu Win pTOlOuDu CONVICTION Oh It's
wonderful Importance. The advice have
given you is that which, if followed, will
make men and women of you all Young
man, young woman, don't let it be said
that you leave this place where you are
educated, with only sheepskin to take
you through the world. Too many of YOU
not only take your sheepskins, but you
leave entirely enveloped in sheepskins.
"a few years since" he continued, II
was returning home from an extended lee
ture tour. Once, as the train stopped, my
attention was attracted by two gentlemen
conversing in the back part of the car, and
the words of one made an impression on
me that was an exemplifcation of the
very will force of which | have been talk
ing. Yes said one of the gentlemen, 81
feel it great pity that | have never been
able to enjoy good college education: but,
God helping me, | will attain mental
power and do something in the world even
yet
Good thought Dung man, said to
myself That res ltion is a noble one,
and you'll keep it, to. l see it written in
the expression of yo II face; | see it in the
bold manliness wila which YOU spoke.
I'll remember that So | jotted down
what he had said in the little notebook l
always carry with me.
about four years after this, In company
with friend, | went to visit large Ii
brary belonging to the city of c., in
which | then had an engagement. Ny
attention was very much taken with some
thing familiar-looking in the face of the
librarian, with whom | conversed for some
time about books and authors. An hours
conversation with him proved that it was
no ordinary mind that lay behind the
wonderful conversational ability there dis
played.
Finally SAID to him, Young man.
you have within you the making Of 4 fine
lecturer. Is this Office of city librarian
the highest you ever expect to attain
" He replied that his highest aim was to
be received by the world as a lecturer, and
that he was already doing something in
that field, but hoped to continue to improve
himself as time went on.
Friends, have told YOU enough of this
gentleman's history; it was only to show
you what a benefit to a person a strong
will may be. However, allow me to add
that this young man has filled a number
of engagements for me in the West, and he
is so well received that | sometimes fear
that he may displace me altogether from
the minds of the people. He is with me
tonight, and it gives me great pleasure to
introduce to your consideration for a short
time, Mr.. William Thomas Toy"
1t is needless TO state the effect of the
mention of this name on Janet Gray. 1t
brought back a surge of overwhelming
recollections. The scene at the little
station. and the parting words, ave may
travel the road together even yet came
upon her. as real as if it were but yesterday
She remembered the sun-burned, beardies:
face of the youth Of twenty. Here stood
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1887-06-03
COLOSSAL STATUES.
The Imposing Figure of Buddha in the
Asiatic Town of Bamian.

The Imposing Figure of Buddha in the
Asiatic Town of Bamian.
Bamian is on the road between Cabul
and Balkh, Afghanistan, where it crosses
the Paropamisus range. The situation
is high, being some where about $500
feet above the sea. The rock is con-
glomerate, or pudding-stone, of which
there is a high cliff in the valley. In
this at an early period, probably during
the first centuries of the Christian era,
Buddhist monks excavated caves. These
are in large numbers at Bamian, sex
tending for miles" but there are nu-
merous groups of caves besides, extend
ing northward along the road as far us
HALIFAX. Judging by the remains in
the Jelalabad Valley, these caves would
not be the only Uihords, or monastries;
there would be built structures as well.
When Hwen-Tsang, the Chinese pill
grim, visited Bamiap, about $50 A. d.,
he states that there were one thousand
monks at it and ten converts. He de-
scribes Bamian as Kingdoms; but now
we only know the spot from its caves
lIlA Gltdb SI'tltlCS3 NIllfil ttlC ltDldlllS
of Buddhism, and not, so far as is
known, the remains of any thing like
capital city of kingdom. The
statues are known in the present day as
Sal Sal and Shah Mameh, and the
Bacheh, or child.
There are five statues at Bamian;
three of them are in inches, which have
been cut out, the figures being formed
of the rock within the niche. The
largest statue has been produced in
this way Its size has been variously
estimated by travellers, some putting it
mt 100 feet, and others as high as 15G
feet. Captain Talbot used a theodolite
and found that all previous estimates
had been short of the truth. The fig
ure is 173 feet high, which is only 80
feet lower than the London Monument,
the exact measurement of it being POP
feet. The Nelson Column in Trafalqa.
Square is 176 feet, just three feet
higher than the Bamian figure, and
thus giving almost an exact counter
part to its height. The Liberty
statue at New ork IS 1o5 feet high, on
u pedestal of 81 feet, but the raised
hand and torch is 1877 feet high.
Hwen-Tsang distinctly states that it is
figure of Buddha. This is of some
Importance, because it has been sug-
gested that the figures belonged to the
pre-Budhist period. Captain Matt
lands drawings are quite sufficient to
determine this point, and the Buddhist
character of the figures need no longer
be a question of doubt. There is the
well-known knob on the top of the
| head, the long ears, and the drapery
arranged in folds. which all know who
are familiar with Buddhist art. = Uasiteo
Presbyterian
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1887-06-03
WIT AND WISDOM.

-Eeauty of the soul never dies. It's
Immortality is nourished in Heaven.
The most successful men have Int
one aim in life, and that is generally l4o
one they make win.
"A proverb for these times, or any
other times-Speak but little, and let
that little be the truth; spend but little,
and let that little be cash DOWN. T.
Ledger.
Kansas School Teacher: "Where
does all our grain 60 top Unto the
hopper. What hopper" Grass
hopper" triumphantly shouted a
scholar. Chicago Journal
What is remote and difficult of sue
cess we are apt to overrate; what is
really best for us lies always within
our reach, though often overlooked
Occident.
Country editor Ito spring poeD-
AS you say, the poem is full of fire and
genius, no doubt, but would be afraid
to publish it Spring poet-Whyp
Country Editor Because | don't own
controlling interest in the paper, and
/ might lose my situation. : Chicago
Tribune.
Clara (sorrowfully) -Mother, / am
convinced that young Mr.. Simpson
does not love me. Mother-Why,
dearp Clara = Last evening he re-
just bought He got them "a size too
large. No young man in love ever
buys shoes too large for him
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THE IDIOT WAS THERE.
A Lively Discussion Which Ended in
Striking Tableau.

Lively Discussion Which Ended In a
Striking Tableau.
Even vague personalities are never
safe Contide an unfavorable opinion
of a stranger to any one you choose,
and the chances are that the men will
prove to be at least cousins. Criticise
any proceeding and you may look up
to find the man who instigated it
among your auditors. One day two
passengers in Western train were
discussing the pronunciation of the
word "Stough, > which they had seen
over the door of Il small station-build-
ing on their route. They could not
agree, and therefore submitted the
question to u third passenger
why" said he, Judging from
the pronunciation of the word rough,
| slough say tt hat Slough would spell
"Stuff."
Il should favor 'Stoo,' in conformity
with the sound given the word
through, !" sale another.
At this jundture a new passenger
came in, and was interrogated.
Anybody onght 10 know that,
he promptly ex claimed. "T-h-o-u-g-h,
'tho;' S-t-o-u-g-h, 'Sto,' of course.
Presently gentleman, who had been
listening in silence, said:
II should call it .Stoff,' reasoning
from the pronunciation of the word
cough, ;" he said.
At this q gray-haired man turned in
his seat, and explained, with the in
trepidity of one who speaks from abso-
lute knowledge:
at is pronounced with the sound OF
| 'ow'-Stow."
"Well," said one of the parties in
the controversy, "what idiot could have
given such a meme to town, any
| way?'
at was named after me-" said the
gentleman, quietly. 81 laid out tho
town. My name iN Stough"-l outh's
| COMPANION.
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THE FREE PRESS.
cRAN0KvILLE, IDAHO.
COASTING.

sat before the blazing CRATE
One night, my toes toasting,
When in two comrades burst elate
And babe me come out coasting.
Though somewhat loath to leave my nap
And dreams of summer weather.
reused and donned my coat and cap
And forth we went together.
Ere long we sought lofty hill
That rose above the valley;
Nell went with Will, Belle went with Phil,
And II went with Sally.
LAS up we sped, beneath our feet
We heard the crisp snow crinkle,
And silvery from each s!kyey street
We saw the starbeams twinkle.
The hills broad crest we reached at last;
Then, toward the Wales dim hollow,
Down, swiftly down we swept, as fast
AS hares when hunters follow.
And while fair Sally to me chung
So trusting and so sweetly,
Joy cast spell upon my tongue
And silenced me completely.
Again we climbed the winding hill;
Again we downward darted:
From Nell and Will and Belle and Phil
By chance (of course) we parted.
1 did not climb the slope, you SEQ,
To search for either crony;
The next hill that climb will be
The hill of Matrimony.
Clinton Scoltarf, in Dsnu0rest Monthly.